Buckle up and join motorsport icons Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman on On The Grid, the premier global motorsport podcast that takes you inside the most exhilarating racing action from around the world. Each week, we travel the globe to bring you comprehensive coverage, expert analysis, and unmissable highlights from the weekend’s top motorsport events. Whether you’re passionate about endurance racing, two-wheeled thrills, open-wheel battles, or the raw power of stock cars, On The Grid delivers it all with the insider knowledge and infectious enthusiasm that only Tiff and Paul can provide.
In this jam-packed episode, we dive deep into the motorsport action that lit up tracks worldwide last weekend. First, we head to the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener, where the Porsche Penske Motorsport duo of Kévin Estre and André Lotterer fought tooth-and-nail against the likes of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Sébastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley. The hypercars delivered a spectacle of strategy and speed under the desert lights, and we’ll break down who shone brightest in this 1812km showdown. Next, we jet off to Thailand’s Chang International Circuit for the MotoGP World Championship, where reigning champion Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) faced fierce competition from Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac Racing) and Marc Márquez (Gresini Racing). With tight corners and blistering straights, this round was a two-wheeled thriller—did Pecco hold his lead, or did a rival steal the spotlight? Tiff and Paul have all the details.
Across the pond, the IndyCar Series kicked off its 2025 season on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, and we’ve got the full scoop. Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) aimed to dominate the field, but rising stars like Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport) and Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) brought the heat in a race packed with overtakes and chaos. We’ll unpack the key moments and what this opener signals for the championship ahead. Then, it’s over to Austin, Texas, where NASCAR tackled the Circuit of the Americas (COTA)—well, most of it, anyway! Kyle Larson (Hendrick Motorsports) and Chase Elliott squared off against road-course ace Tyler Reddick (23XI Racing) in a stock car spectacle that blended brute force with rare finesse. Did the Next Gen cars conquer the Grand Prix layout, or did the track bite back? We’ve got the answers.
And that’s not all—On The Grid also takes a detailed look back at the Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, where the 2025 grid began to take shape. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) set the pace, but Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) hinted at a fightback after last year’s dominance. What did we learn about McLaren’s Lando Norris and the revamped Aston Martin squad with Fernando Alonso? From tyre degradation to power unit performance, Tiff and Paul dissect the data and drama to predict who’s ready to challenge for the F1 crown.
With decades of motorsport experience behind the mic, Tiff Needell (ex-F1 driver and TV presenter) and Paul Woodman (seasoned racing commentator) bring unparalleled insight and a dash of humor to every episode. On The Grid is your one-stop podcast for the latest in global motorsport, covering everything from the roar of WEC hypercars in Qatar to MotoGP’s high-stakes duels in Thailand, IndyCar’s street-circuit chaos in St. Pete, NASCAR’s wild ride at COTA, and F1’s testing teasers in Bahrain. Whether you’re a casual fan or a racing obsessive, this is the show that brings the weekend’s best motorsport moments to life. Hit subscribe now and join Tiff and Paul every week on On The Grid—where the world of motorsport never stops spinning!
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